Simple and Natural DIY Beauty Recipes You Can Make at Home

We love creating our own natural body care products at home. It’s simple, fun, and a wonderful way to avoid artificial fragrances, parabens, and other hidden chemicals. Plus, these homemade treats make thoughtful gifts or perfect rainy-day activities!

More and more people today are turning to natural alternatives for their personal care routines. Why? Because making your own beauty products lets you skip harsh chemicals, save money, and experiment with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. It’s easier than you might think!

In this article, I’ll share easy and effective recipes for natural toothpaste, soothing face masks, and a refreshing rosemary hair spray.

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DIY Lip Balm

Ingredients:

2 tbsp beeswax pellets
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp shea butter or cocoa butter
Optional: 3–5 drops of essential oil (like peppermint, lavender, or orange)

Instructions:

Melt all ingredients together in a double boiler or heat-safe glass jar in a pot of simmering water.
Stir well until smooth.
Carefully pour into small containers, tins, or lip balm tubes.
Let cool until solid (about 30–60 minutes).

DIY Natural Roll-On Perfume

Ingredients:

10 ml glass roller bottle
Carrier oil (like fractionated coconut oil or jojoba)
4–6 drops kid-safe essential oils (like lavender, orange, or chamomile)

Instructions:

Fill the roller bottle almost to the top with carrier oil.
Add essential oils and shake gently.
Use on wrists or behind the ears for a calming or cheerful scent.

DIY Lotion Bars

A mess-free, ultra-moisturizing bar that melts on contact with skin—perfect for dry hands, knees, and elbows.

Ingredients:

1 part beeswax
1 part shea butter
1 part coconut oil
Optional: a few drops essential oil (chamomile, lavender, or vanilla)

Instructions:

Melt all ingredients together in a double boiler.
Stir to combine and pour into silicone molds or muffin tins.
Let cool and harden completely (about 1 hour).
Pop out and store in a tin or jar.

DIY Whipped Body Butter

Rich, creamy, and nourishing—perfect for dry skin in winter or post-sun in summer.

Ingredients:

¼ cup shea butter
¼ cup cocoa butter or mango butter
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup sweet almond oil or jojoba oil
1 tsp vitamin E oil
Optional: 10 drops of your favorite essential oil

Instructions:

Melt all ingredients (except essential oils) in a double boiler.
Let it cool slightly, then add essential oils.
Place in the fridge until partially solidified.
Whip with a hand mixer for 5–10 minutes until light and fluffy.
Scoop into a glass jar. Use daily after bath or shower.

You can get 3 of my favorite butters here.

DIY Natural Toothpaste

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons baking soda
10-15 drops peppermint essential oil (or spearmint)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)
1 teaspoon xylitol powder (optional, for sweetness and dental benefits)

Instructions:

Soften coconut oil if solid by warming slightly.
Mix coconut oil and baking soda until smooth paste forms.
Stir in peppermint oil and optional salt or xylitol.
Store in a small jar with a lid.

Rosemary Hair Spray (For Growth & Shine)

Ingredients:

1 cup distilled water
2 tablespoons dried rosemary (or fresh rosemary sprigs)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for scalp balance)
5-10 drops rosemary essential oil

Instructions:

Boil water and pour over rosemary in a heat-safe jar or bowl.
Cover and steep for 30-60 minutes.
Strain rosemary out and let liquid cool.
Stir in apple cider vinegar and essential oil if using.
Pour into a spray bottle.

How to use:

Spray onto scalp and hair roots after washing or anytime to refresh.
Massage gently for scalp stimulation.

DIY Face Masks

A. Soothing Oatmeal & Honey Mask

2 tablespoons ground oatmeal (or finely ground oats)
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon plain yogurt or water (adjust for consistency)

Mix all ingredients until you get a spreadable paste. Apply to clean face, leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Good for sensitive or dry skin.

B. Brightening Turmeric & Yogurt Mask

1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon honey

Mix and apply evenly to face. Leave 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Turmeric helps with glow and reduces inflammation.

C. Clay & Aloe Mask for Oily/Acne-Prone Skin

1 tablespoon bentonite or green clay
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
A few drops tea tree oil (optional)

Mix until smooth. Apply, leave 10-15 minutes, rinse. Clay draws out impurities and soothes skin.

Bath Fizzies (Mini Bath Bombs)

Ingredients:

1 cup baking soda
½ cup citric acid
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup Epsom salt
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
10 drops essential oil (lavender is great)
A few drops of natural food coloring (optional)
A spray bottle of witch hazel or water

Instructions:

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
Slowly add oils and coloring.
Spray lightly with witch hazel, mixing until the texture holds when squeezed.
Press into silicone molds and let dry overnight.

These fizz in the tub and leave skin soft and gently scented!

DIY Vitamin C After-Pool Spray

Gentle dechlorination for skin after swimming

Chlorine can dry out the skin, trigger irritation, and even affect sensitive lungs. After pool time, we always reach for this simple, natural Vitamin C spray. It helps neutralize chlorine on the skin and is safe for kids and adults alike. Plus, it takes less than a minute to make.

Ingredients:

½ teaspoon powdered Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
4 oz filtered or distilled water
Small spray bottle

Instructions:

Add the powdered Vitamin C to the spray bottle.
Pour in the water and shake well until fully dissolved.
Spray directly onto skin after swimming, then gently pat dry.

Notes:

Store in the fridge for extra refreshment and to extend shelf life.
Use within 1–2 weeks for best potency.
This spray is not meant to replace a shower but is a great quick fix when you can’t rinse right away.

And if you don’t have time to DIY, I finally found something I love just as much:

This Vitamin C soap has been a game-changer. I’ve been searching for a gentle, effective bar that wouldn’t dry out our skin—and this one checks all the boxes.

And this shampoo is my new favorite find. It smells amazing, works beautifully after chlorine, and doesn’t leave our hair frizzy or tangled.

DIY SENSORY + PLAY RECIPES

Our Favorite Homemade Playdough Recipe

This recipe is super quick and uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry:

Ingredients:

1 cup flour
½ cup salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup water
A few drops of natural food coloring (I like to use Turmeric for yellow color, Beet Powder or Beet Juice for pink, and so on)
A few drops of essential oil (like lavender or lemon – optional, but so calming!)

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl except water.
Heat up the water and add it to the mixture.
Knead until smooth.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Snow Dough (2-Ingredient Recipe)

Great for winter-themed bins or pretend baking.

Ingredients:

2 cups cornstarch
½ cup vegetable oil or baby oil

Instructions:

Mix until it forms soft, crumbly dough that packs like snow.
Add peppermint essential oil for a wintery scent (optional).

Frozen Treasure Hunt

Perfect for summer sensory fun!

What you need:

Small toys (animals, buttons, beads)
A large bowl or container
Water + a few drops of food coloring

Instructions:

Freeze toys in layers with water.
Let kids melt or chip away the ice using warm water, spoons, or pipettes.

Oobleck – A Non-Newtonian Sensory Favorite

We love making oobleck at home. It’s part science experiment, part sensory play, and 100% fun. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid—it acts like a liquid when you pour it slowly, but feels solid when you punch or squeeze it. It's an amazing hands-on way for kids to explore textures, pressure, and cause-and-effect.

What You Need:

1 cup cornstarch
½ cup water (add more as needed for consistency)
Natural food coloring (optional — turmeric, beet juice, spinach water, etc.)

How to Make It:

In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and water.
Mix with your hands or a spoon until it reaches a goopy, strange consistency.
You’ll know it’s ready when it feels hard when you tap or squeeze it, but flows when left alone.
Add a bit of natural coloring if you like—just a few drops!

Ways to Play:

Tap it hard—it feels solid.
Slowly sink your fingers in—it melts like a liquid.
Drop in marbles, spoons, or toy animals and watch them move through it.
Scoop it, stir it, and talk about how it changes!

Important Cleanup Tip: Do not pour oobleck down the drain—it can clog pipes. Instead, throw it in the trash once it dries or scoop it into a compostable bag.

DIY Natural Bug Repellent Stick

Perfect for summer hikes and evenings outdoors.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp beeswax
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp shea butter
10 drops citronella essential oil
5 drops lavender oil
5 drops lemongrass or eucalyptus oil

Instructions:

Melt beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter.
Stir in essential oils.
Pour into empty deodorant tubes or lip balm tubes.
Let cool and harden. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Simple and Natural DIY Beauty Recipes You Can Make at Home

DIY Lip Balm

DIY Natural Roll-On Perfume

DIY Lotion Bars

DIY Whipped Body Butter

DIY Natural Toothpaste

Rosemary Hair Spray (For Growth & Shine)

DIY Face Masks

Bath Fizzies (Mini Bath Bombs)

DIY Vitamin C After-Pool Spray

DIY SENSORY + PLAY RECIPES

Our Favorite Homemade Playdough Recipe

Snow Dough (2-Ingredient Recipe)

Frozen Treasure Hunt

Oobleck – A Non-Newtonian Sensory Favorite

What You Need:

How to Make It:

Ways to Play:

DIY Natural Bug Repellent Stick

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